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Art of Problem Solving Initiative
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative is an American non-profit organization based in New York City, New York. It is closely affiliated with the Art of Problem Solving.
History
The initiative was founded in 2004, and started by running the USA Mathematical Talent Search, a nationwide math contest sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) which continues to run to this day.1) For many years, the Initiative also ran the Local Programs Initiative which provided fiscal sponsorship to math circles and clubs across the country.
Organization
Programs
The initiative runs the Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM).
Funding
Funders of the AoPS Initiative include:2)
- Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- Science Sandbox by the Simons Foundation
Personnel
| Art of Problem Solving Initiative - Team3) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | Notes |
| Daniel Zaharopol | CEO | Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM), Learning Unlimited, Mathematics Foundation of America, New York Math Circle |
| Richard Rusczyk | President | Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), Mandelbrot Competition, USA Mathematical Talent Search, Mathematical Association of America (MAA), D.E. Shaw & Co. |
| Darryl Hill | Secretary | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |
| Nanayaa Dadson | Treasurer | JPMorgan Chase |
| Ken Baron | Board member | Two Sigma Investments, Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) |
| Edray Goins | Board member | Pomona College, Harvard University, National Security Agency (NSA), California Institute of Technology (CalTech), Purdue University, National Science Foundation (NSF) |
1)
General Info. The Art of Problem Solving Initiative. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://archive.ph/2RZs9
2)
Supporters. The Art of Problem Solving Initiative. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://archive.ph/i5Bja
3)
Directors and Key People. The Art of Problem Solving Initiative. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://archive.ph/hftpW